Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	ArtWine Pty Ltd
Show	2024
Class	1
Entry Number	1#3
Brand	Artwine
Wine Name	La Dolca Vita
Vintage	NV
Origin	Single Vineyard
Viticulturist Name	Dick Bryksy
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	82
Judge 1	dark red, toffee, burnt aromas,smokey
Judge 2	red. developed and lacking freshness, VA issue
Judge 3	big red and very sweet a little OTT, shame ...as a little drier may work ?
Associate Judge	Gripping tannin, reasonable balance.

Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Clare Valley, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: 1103 Paulsen, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Limestone/Calcareous,Loam
Elevation	450 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1667 Vines / Ha
Planted	2012
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Bottle 100%
Closure	Crown Seal
Cases Produced	140
Wine Style / Method	Method Traditional
Force Class	False
Winemaking Note	Base wine was made (along with our Table Wine Montepulciano) by Joanne Irvine. The alcohol level was then reduced by about 2% using Osmosis before the second ferment was undertaken using Method Traditionale by the team at Lodestone Wines.
Winemaker Note	Joanne Irvine (Base Wine) and Michael Sykes (Second Ferment)